Chapter 2858


    If it was not something important, Jared would not have gone out of his way to work overtime.


    “We need to modify a proposal,” Jared exined. “Recently, we’ve been dealing with a project abroad


    and we’ve encountered some practical operational issues.


    That’s why we’re nning to make some alterations to the proposal.”


    “I can help too.” Nicole nodded in understanding, knowing everyone in Johnston Group was working


    overtime because they did not wish to put their progress on hold.


    Jared then nced over at Nicole and passed her a tub of creamed spinach.


    “Just wait for me.”


    Nicole had been working the entire day, so he did not want her taking on more than she needed to do for


    the day.


    “You don’t have to worry about me. Perhaps we can get it over with sooner thanter with my help.”


    Nicole smiled.


    Nodding, Jared brushed the stray strands of Nicole’s hair aside. “Let’s have dinner first.”


    While having dinner, Nicole could not help but think about the project Jared was working to fix. The


    modification of the proposal required Jared’s personal involvement, so it was safe to assume that it was


    one of great significance. And due to its degree of importance, they could not afford to make any


    mistakes, especially in a moment as critical as this.


    Unable to brush the feeling that something was amiss, Nicole casually asked Jared, “Have you


    conducted the investigation?”


    Jared understood what she was thinking about the instant he darted his eyes over at her.


    Then, his gaze softened as he replied, “I’ve arranged for someone to investigate it, but we haven’t gotten


    any results yet.”


    “Okay,” Nicole nodded, relieved that they were at least looking into it.


    After dinner, the two of them walked over to the desk area.


    After she had gotten a good look at the dozens of proposals spread out on Jared’s desk as well as the


    ones Max would bring in from time to time, Nicole knew that everyone in Johnston Group, regardless of


    the department they were in, must be busy. Everything and everyone had been consolidated in this very


    space, awaiting Jared’s final modifications and decisions before they had the green light to proceed.


    “Let’s start.” Nicole picked one of the proposals up and began to study it carefully, her gaze intense and


    serious.


    Grateful for her presence, Jared picked another document up and did the same.


    Just like that, the couple sifted through the documents for the next few hours.


    Although this dragged on until eleven in the night, they were still not done yet.


    All of a sudden, they heard a couple of knocks at the door.


    After a string of raps, Max pushed the door open. “Mr. Johnston? We’ve got an update.”


    “Speak up.” Jared ordered, his gaze still fixed on one of his proposals.


    Aftering up to the desk, Max lowered his voice and informed, “It’s the members of the Eastern


    Falcon organization.”


    Upon hearing the name of the organization being uttered, Jared froze for a moment, and he turned to


    look at Max.” The Eastern Falcon? What about them?”


    Not only had they wreaked havoc in San Joto, but they were also doing the same abroad now. By the


    looks of it, they were attempting to distract and misdirect Jared.


    “Yes, our men have found some leads, and so has Zane,” Max replied.


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    “What are they up to? Their motives shouldn’t be as simple as disrupting the project for the sake of it,”


    Jared asked.


    It would take more than an action as frivolous as this to bring Johnston Group to its knees, something


    which the members of Eastern Falcon should know. It would be naive of them to think that a simple


    disruption would affect Jared and hispany in any meaningful way.


    Max shook his head, “We only discovered that they are the perpetrators. Their motives remain unknown.”


    However, they were all well aware that the Eastern Falcon’s sudden move would not end there. If


    anything, the disruption of the project was just the beginning of a long, borate n of sorts.


    “Do you think it’s possible that they are trying to get you to fly abroad?” Nicole spected. “I think it


    makes sense. After all, anyone would want to find a way to salvage a project of such importance.”


    “It’s possible.” Jared squinted.


    Indeed, he would personally travel and meet his clients to resolve whatever issue there was.


    After careful consideration, Jared decided to revise the documents overnight. If thiste-night hustle


    didn’t fix the problem, he’d have to fly out and see what’s up himself.


    As he pondered, a nagging thought hit him. Maybe, just maybe, someone wanted him out of San Joto.


    The question was, what were they trying to aplish by doing so?


    Two trains of thought existed in anticipation of this scenario. Either the members of the organization in


    San Joto were trying to direct Jared away from the country so that they could act on their ns here, or


    they were looking to lure him away so that the separate chapter of Eastern Falcon abroad could attack


    him.


    Watching Jared’s contemtive expression, Nicole furrowed her brows, having understood his thoughts.


    “They probably won’te after you.”


    She figured that their actual target was located in San Joto, and in all likelihood, the target was none


    other than her.


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